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2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Master’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$18,490 Avg Student Debt
$86,807 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Master's Degree Badge [South Asian Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/south-asian-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong south asian studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for south asian studies students.

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2027 Best Value South Asian Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in south asian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value South Asian Studies Schools

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value south asian studies schools in the United States. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $14,922 to complete the south asian studies program here. South Asian Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Set against $14,922 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Students looking for strong value in south asian studies will find it at Indiana University Bloomington, which ranked #2. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $21,710. South Asian Studies graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. Set against $21,710 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for south asian studies. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $20,850. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $59,877. Set against $20,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in south asian studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. South Asian Studies graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. South Asian Studies graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the best values for south asian studies. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Students borrow a median of $22,486 to complete the south asian studies program here. South Asian Studies graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $42,327 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,486 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University came in at #6 for value in south asian studies this year. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for south asian studies graduates is $14,357. Early-career south asian studies graduates make about $74,578. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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